🌱 Tatemville Memorial Day Shooting Arrest + Fatal Boating Crash

Savannah GA

31 May, 2022

7:20 PM

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Hello again, everybody. It's Wednesday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town. Let's do this... First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and humid. High: 90 Low: 70. 👀 Attention local businesses & marketers: Attract more customers in Savannah by sponsoring this daily newsletter, which gets read by the same people you're trying to reach. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Savannah today: The Savannah Police Department has made an arrest in the Memorial Day shooting that occurred in Tatemville. Jarquez Tarik Odum, 22-years-old, has been charged with aggravated battery, cruelty to children first degree, and reckless conduct after allegedly injuring two people during the shooting. The investigation is still ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the department or CrimeStoppers. (Press Release Desk)The Big Savannah Toy Drive has been honored with the 2022 Communicator Award of Excellence. The donation campaign supports the Coastal Children's Advocacy Center. Participants can donate through a sign-up sheet containing children's wishlists or choose from a list of suggested gifts online. The Big Savannah Toy Drive is returning this year but the dates have not yet been announced. (Savannah CEO) Five people died Saturday on the Wilmington River near Savannah during a boating crash. Four of the victims were from the same family - the local Lefflers. It is currently not clear how the boating crash occurred but 45-year-old Mark Stegall has been charged with boating under the influence. (Today.com) Today in Savannah: Summer Reading Kick-Off At Garden City Library (10:00 AM) Music & Movement At Southwest Library (10:30 AM) LEGO Club At Southwest Library (3:00 PM) From my notebook: The Savannah Children's Theatre shares the first day of its SCT Camps. Click to watch the footage. (Facebook) The Savannah Music Festival is asking for donations. To support the music education and world-class entertainment provided by the Savannah Music Festival, click the link. (Facebook) Savannah Youth City Inc. is offering summer camps. Click to fill out the form to learn more about the summer camps. (Facebook) Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.